Armoured Cable

An armour gives physical protection to the cable and armoured cable consists of a metal layer or made of copper or aluminum wrapped around the outside of the cable which protects the conductors from unwanted cuts or damage.
So the armour is primarily used to prevent physical damage to the cable itself. its a tough wrapping used on the outside of the cable.
This prevents any internal irregularities from releasing dangerous energy levels out into the atmosphere.







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On the basis of construction we classified the armoured cables into four types

  • Wire-Braid armour
  • Steel Wire armoured cables,
  • Steel Tape armoured cable
  • Aluminum or aluminum alloy wire armoured cable.

Shielded Cable

A shield is the layer located between a cable’s insulation and its jacketing and is made of conductive metal, usually copper or aluminum foil depending on the requirement. And shielded cables are mainly used to prevent signal leakage and electrostatic interference from other cables in the vicinity. Their signals remain strong and uninterrupted as they move from point to point.



On the basis of construction we classified the shielded cables into four types

  • Foil ( its made up polyester or polypropylene film)
  • Braid ( metal braided together)
  • Spiral (metal wrapped in a spiral around the conductor)
  • Combination

Shielding vs Armoured Cable

Armoured Cable Shielded Cable
We use armored cable where we need to provide mechanical protection, meaning The cable can withstand high tension and we can use for underground and outdoor installation or burial in tunnels.Shielded cables are mainly used to prevent signal leakage and electrostatic interference from other cables in the vicinity
These cables are mostly waterproof .These cables are dependent on site conditions.
Armored Cable Here we use for power networks, commercial and industrial buildings, underground systemsShielded cable here we use where computer technology, data center, electrical equipment (Motor to VFD connection), electronic equipment (Module to Controller connection)